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Frankie and Friends: Breaking News

by Christine Platt

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Chapter Book. In a charming new chapter-book series by a social-change advocate, young Frankie emulates her journalist mama by reporting on household news with the help of her sister and an unlikely news crew. Frankie's mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie's teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she's away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends-including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone-Frankie prepares for her first "broadcast." And when she hears someone crying in the house, she knows that's the developing story she must cover. With humor, empathy, and imagination, Frankie gets the scoop-and learns that even mature older sisters can miss Mama sometimes. 6 yrs+… (more)
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Gr 1–5—Frankie is a young reporter inspired by her journalist mom. While her mother is away chasing a story,
Frankie makes her own news crew and reconnects with her sister. This adorable series debut has STEM elements
and a wonderful depiction of family relationships. Fun illustrations add to its charm.
  BackstoryBooks | Apr 1, 2024 |
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Chapter Book. In a charming new chapter-book series by a social-change advocate, young Frankie emulates her journalist mama by reporting on household news with the help of her sister and an unlikely news crew. Frankie's mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie's teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she's away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends-including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone-Frankie prepares for her first "broadcast." And when she hears someone crying in the house, she knows that's the developing story she must cover. With humor, empathy, and imagination, Frankie gets the scoop-and learns that even mature older sisters can miss Mama sometimes. 6 yrs+

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